Two adult male curlew birds and four curlew chicks inside a glass museum case

Object of the Month: Curlew

This wonderful bird is the focus of our summer exhibition the ‘Cry of the Curlew’. Curlews There are eight different species of curlew! Two male adult Eurasian curlews and four chicks assembled by taxidermists. Currently on display at the ‘Cry of the Curlew’ exhibition at Kendal Museum. The Eurasian curlew,

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AUGUST – Skulduggery by Fliss Watts – Exhibition

About Skulduggery This exciting new exhibition at Kendal Museum’s People’s Gallery will showcase work by Cumbrian artist Fliss Watts from 15th August until 21st September. Skulduggery incorporates and expands on work by Fliss Watts previously shown in Carlisle and at Florence Arts Centre, Egremont, under the title ‘Living is easy

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The Cry of the Curlew exhibition

A celebration of the curlew through original artwork, photography, poetry, sculpture and conservation – free admission! Cry of the Curlew celebrates the return of these iconic birds to upland habitats for the breeding season – as they have done since time immemorial. The arrival of these graceful birds quickens emotions

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Nature Recovery in Kendal conference

Get your tickets! 🐦 Kendal Museum is hosting this exciting event on Saturday the 18th of May. Nature Recovery in Kendal is a conference for all who are passionate about restoring and protecting wildlife in our local area. Organised by Natural Kendal, the day hopes to encourage and connect local

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